AZO49008

AZO49008

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  1. Grand Rapids nurses?

    AZO49008 replied to Bonny619's topic in Michigan Nursing

    AnnaN5 - to answer your question, Bronson is

  2. New guy

    AZO49008 replied to Oorah's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey Clark - Welcome. I'm starting an ADN program in August after a two year wait, so try not to stress too much over the fact that you didn't get in this year (and it doesn't sound like you are...

  3. What do you wish for in a break room?

    AZO49008 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I'd ask for the break room to be impervious to cell phone reception. I HATE going on a much-needed, long-overdue break hoping to relax a little, only to hear a coworker blabbering on and on and on and...

  4. Veteran nurses antagonistic

    AZO49008 replied to dhammond3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm with you on that one, Doug. I call it BNS: ****** Nurse Syndrome. I'm working in a hospital lab until I start nursing school in August (FINALLY, after a two-year wait) after spending 15 years in...

  5. New Guy / OR questions

    AZO49008 replied to ib4au's topic in Men in Nursing

    I know exactly where you're coming from, and yes...I can identify with that phobia of the nasty things that can eminate from the human body. While treading water on the 2.5 year long waiting list to...

  6. Why do Male Nurses Complain about Scrub Color & other Inconsequential Issues?

    AZO49008 replied to AmaurosisFugax's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, when female nurses quit wearing the ridiculous looking print tops they seem so fond of wearing, I'll quit worrying about wearing lavendar. At the hospital I work at, each unit or specialty has...

  7. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

    AZO49008 posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm a mid-life career changer and have a bachelor's degree in marketing. I spent 13 years in that profession and the last two positions were in management. I'll soon be entering an ADN program. My...

  8. Scared to death of failing school for LPN!!!

    AZO49008 replied to rdy2go's topic in Nursing Career

    A lot of community colleges, especially ones offering programs in allied health, offer specific classes in health careers math. The class may or may not be a requirement for certain programs. For...

  9. Should I be THIS freaked out over vomit????

    AZO49008 replied to Tysmommy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    During my wait to get into the local ADN program, I'm working as a phlebotomist in a large, regional hospital. I was working in the lab of large medical practice, but transferred over to the hospital...

  10. Has working in a hospital environment (or nursing genrally) made you more spiritual?

    AZO49008 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently biding my time while waiting for a seat in the nursing program at my local college working as a phlebotomist/lab assistant in a large hospital. I figured it would help me acclimate to...

  11. Hepatitis B

    AZO49008 replied to jbdang's topic in General Nursing

    In addition, I would strongly counsel her NOT TO HAVE UNPROTECTED

  12. should I become a cna while doing pre-reqs

    AZO49008 replied to shalamar's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a mid-life career changer. I'm starting nursing school at 43 after a career in marketing and public relations. I was always fairly certain that it was the right move, but just to be sure I went...

  13. No I wouldn't recommend nursing

    AZO49008 replied to manuelvillanueva's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a mid-life career changer. I had a successful, interesting career in marketing and public relations. I had a fun career...got to do a lot of creative work, got to work with some celebrities, got...

  14. What if you have a bachelor's degree in another discipline and are getting a ADN?

    AZO49008 replied to AZO49008's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for all of the interesting insights on this perplexing issue. Yes, Michigangirl, you are right on the mark...I was definitely not implying BSNs were incompetent. I was merely repeating what I...

  15. Medical Assisting is a rip-off! I work at a school that trains them!

    AZO49008 replied to PeachPie's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm a CMA and actually would recommend it for those who have two-to-three year waits to get into nursing school. I'm doing a mid-life career change into nursing after my second down-sizing job loss. I...